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Internet Archaeology @intarcheditor.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

New in IA71: FAIR and Open CHERISH: Data and outputs from TLS and UAV digital photogrammetry surveys of coastal heritage sites in Ireland (Data paper) by Lesley Davidson @anthonycorns.bsky.social @edwardpollard.bsky.social & Robert Shaw @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social doi.org/10.11141/ia.... 🏺

A hierarchical flowchart illustrating the data organization structure of the CHERISH project across six distinct levels, flowing from top to bottom.

Level 1: Parent Collection
Level 2: By County
Level 3: By Site
Level 4: By Cherish Toolkit branching to Terrestrial laser scanning and UAV digital photogrammetry
Level 5: By Data Capture Date
Level 6: Data and Metadata: The final level lists seven text-based output categories branching from the data capture dates: "ground control points," "UAV images," "orthomosaic image," "digital elevation model," "topographic relief visualisations," "figures," and "processing reports."

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The Discovery Programme @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Dr Susan Curran gives a great overview of the Woodstown excavation on RTÉ Radio One’s News at One. A clear, engaging look at why the site matters for understanding early medieval Ireland. 🎧 Interview starts at 35:16: www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

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News At One

News, sport, business and interviews presented by Gavin Jennings.

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The Discovery Programme @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

New discoveries at the Woodstown Viking site near Waterford feature on @news.rte.ie Archaeologists from Ireland and Norway are uncovering artefacts and may be revealing the footprint of potentially Ireland’s largest Viking longhouse. tinyurl.com/viking202606 #Archaeology #Vikings #Woodstown

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Dig unearthing Ireland and Norway's Viking past

A team of archaeologists from Ireland and Norway are aiming to unearth more of the two countries' shared Viking past at an archaeological dig near Waterford city.

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The Discovery Programme @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

📣 @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social secures ~€60k from @echoes-eu.bsky.social to deliver LandArchIE Project over 12 months! 🚀Using LiDAR +Sentinel data to create FAIR, AI‑ready archaeology datasets into ML ready training packages 🤝Partners: Bias Variance abs & ZRC SAZU Read more: tinyurl.com/yc6bdxvj

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First Cascading Call selected projects announced

ECHOES is thrilled to introduce the 12 projects that have been awarded funding by the first Cascading Call for contributions of data to the Cultural Heritage Cloud. The Castel Sant’Angelo (MOH) ...

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The Discovery Programme @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

📢 The Discovery Programme is hiring a skilled communicator to lead digital engagement, public outreach, partnerships, and content production for a national archaeology research centre 🧭 Full-time, permanent role Dublin ⏰ Closing 12 noon Friday 05 June 2026 🔎 Learn more at tinyurl.com/y89vxyp2

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Anthony Corns @anthonycorns.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Great to finally publish this work created by the Discovery Programme with the assistance of the National Museum of Ireland of the Lough Kinale Shrine. Challenge to record with its multiple components and reflective surfaces, but used cross polarised lighting removed reflections.

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The Discovery Programme @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

📢 Announcing a new @researchireland.ie-funded project exploring Tara places in Ireland 'Tara by Name, Tara by Nature?' will explore archaeological connections between Ireland’s 'temair' places It will be led by The Discovery Programme's Dr Susan Curran @nationalmons.bsky.social @heritagecouncil.ie

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Anthony Corns @anthonycorns.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Great to be part of the new MAIA COST Action looking at the development, uses and implications of AI & machine learning in archaeology.

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Anthony Corns @anthonycorns.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Great opportunity for you to join the team here at @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social participate in the survey of many great Irish sites.

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The Discovery Programme @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

#LoughcrewEquinox Day 7 - Cairn T 3D model. Happy Spring Equinox from Discovery Programme! At Loughcrew, Cairn T’s passage aligns with today's sunrise. Cairn T is managed by @opwireland.bsky.social, it's currently not safe to enter, so we've collaborated to share 3D models of the site

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Cairn T, Loughcrew - 3D model by The Discovery Programme (@discoveryprogramme)

Cairn T is one of the largest passage tombs at Loughcrew (SMR No. ME015-012004-). It can be found near Oldcastle in County Meath. It is part of Loughcrew Megalithic Cemetery: a group of Neolithic…

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The Discovery Programme @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Spring Equinox is approaching. At Loughcrew the main tomb’s passage aligns with the equinox sunrise. Loughcrew is managed by @opwireland.bsky.social & currently not safe to enter, so we're sharing 3D models from now until Equinox to showcase its amazing megalithic art. Orthostat L1: skfb.ly/puLZE

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Orthostat L1, Cairn T, Loughcrew (Stone) - 3D model by The Discovery Programme (@discoveryprogramme)

This 3D model is of the decorated orthostat L1 within the passage at Cairn T, Loughcrew, County Meath, Ireland (SMR No. ME015-012004-). The tomb’s passage is aligned on the equinox - at these times of...

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National Monuments Service @nationalmons.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

📺 #EarToTheGround Thursday 9th January at 7pm @rteone.rte.ie ft. #FarmingRathcroghanEIP The only #DAFM European Innovation Partnership in Europe to support innovative and protective measures for archaeological monuments including resilience against #climatechange as a key component. 📷 Ken Williams

Rathcroghan, Co. Roscommon. Image is the copyright of photographer and researcher Ken Williams

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Anthony Corns @anthonycorns.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

#5dculture great project to have worked on. Amazing effort from all my colleagues at @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social. More great content still to be published next year.

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Aidan O'Sullivan @aidanosullivan.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

“Early Medieval People and Things (EMPAT)” Research Scientist, UCD School of Archaeology Applications are sought for a 19-month Research Scientist position as part of the project “Early Medieval People and Things (EMPAT)” Search for “Archaeology” at my.corehr.com/pls/ucdrecru...

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Anthony Corns @anthonycorns.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Great to start to publish all the new models generated by @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social as part of #5dculture project. Great work by the whole team.

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The Discovery Programme @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Twelve Days to Solstice - Day 3 Kerbstone 52, Newgrange K52 is located on the north side of the mound, diametrically opposite K1. The Discovery Programme scanned K52 in 2014 & re-processed the data in 2024 to create this model for #5Dculture project skfb.ly/psN6I @timemachine.eu #12days2solstice

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Kerbstone 52, Newgrange (Photo) - 3D model by The Discovery Programme (@discoveryprogramme)

Kerbstone 52 is a decorated stone dating from the Neolithic, located on the outer edge of the mound of the passage grave (ME019-045----) at Newgrange, Brú na Bóinne, Co. Meath, Ireland. K52 is located...

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